Types of Substances
This legal stimulant is one of the most commonly used substances worldwide.
Caffeine
Excessive use of a substance despite negative consequences is a key sign of this disorder.
What is addiction?
The first step in many recovery programs, admitting there is a problem, is often associated with this 12-step group.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Excessive alcohol use can lead to long-term damage to this vital organ.
What is the liver?
True or False: Addiction is just a lack of willpower
What is false?
This opioid is commonly prescribed for pain but has led to widespread addiction issues.
What is oxycodone?
Requiring more of a substance to feel its effects is known as this.
What is tolerance?
This drug is used to reverse opioid overdoses.
What is naloxone?
ong-term stimulant use can lead to psychosis, which mimics this severe mental disorder.
What is schizophrenia?
This phrase is often falsely used to suggest marijuana is harmless.
What is "marijuana is not addictive?
Known as "Molly" or "Ecstasy," this club drug affects serotonin levels in the brain.
What is MDMA
The unpleasant physical and mental effects when stopping a substance are called this.
What is withdrawal?
This type of therapy, commonly used for SUD, focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Chronic opioid use can cause this potentially fatal breathing problem.
What is respiratory depression?
Many believe people have to hit this extreme before seeking treatment, but research shows early intervention is better.
What is "rock bottom?"
This powerful stimulant, often found in crystal form, is highly addictive and causes severe dental issues.
What is methamphetamine?
This term describes the inability to stop using a substance despite wanting to.
What is loss of control?
This medication helps people quit smoking by reducing nicotine cravings.
What is varenicline (Chantix)
Overuse of marijuana can cause this condition, leading to uncontrollable vomiting
What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?
True or False: Medications like methadone and buprenorphine just replace one addiction with another.
What is false?
This hallucinogen, derived from a fungus, has been used in spiritual ceremonies for centuries.
What is psilocybin?
This condition occurs when alcohol withdrawal leads to seizures and hallucinations.
What is delirium tremens?
This three-letter abbreviation refers to a treatment approach that includes medication, counseling, and behavioral therapies
What is MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)
Repeated drug use can change the brain’s reward system, affecting this chemical neurotransmitter
What is dopamine?
The idea that addiction is only a problem for the homeless or unemployed is an example of this type of bias.
What is stigma?